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Martin Belan

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  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 III with Wimberley F-2 Macro Flash Bracket
    Macro,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Using the Wimberley F-2 Macro Flash Bracket on Olympus OM-D Cameras – Set Up and Review

    Using a large softbox or diffuser for macro photography gives a nice soft light with minimal specular highlights.  One of the challenges of using a large softbox is how to mount it to the camera so it is above the…

    By Martin Belan
  • Holcocephala Calva Robber Fly - ISO 200, 60mm f/13, 1/60 Second
    Macro,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Settings for Using Flash for Macro Photography on Olympus OM-D Cameras

    Starting out using flash for macro photography can be a bit intimidating.  But with a little practice, you can easily master macro flash photography.  I’ve wrote a bunch of blog posts on a variety of macro photography topics.  I recently…

    By Martin Belan
  • Bee In Flight, f/9.0, ISO 1600, 1/8000
    Macro,  Nature,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Photographing Bees with Olympus Pro Capture

    Olympus Pro Capture is an amazing technology.  Pro Capture saves images in memory when you half press the shutter.  When an action happens and you press the shutter button fully, it will record those images in memory to your SD…

    By Martin Belan
  • Olympus STF-8 Twin Macro Flash
    Macro,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Is the Olympus STF-8 Twin Macro Flash Worth the Price?

    Olympus makes a flash specifically for macro photography – the STF-8 Twin Macro Flash.  If you are looking for a macro flash for Micro Four Thirds, there doesn’t appear to be a lot of other options. However, you really don’t…

    By Martin Belan
  • 360 Degree Star Trails
    Astrophotography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    How to Create a 360 Degree Star Trail with an Olympus OM-D Camera

    Olympus has created a Live Composite feature that greatly simplifies long exposure photography including star trails, street scenes, fireworks and light painting. How Does Live Composite Work? Live Composite mode takes an initial image as the base exposure and then…

    By Martin Belan
  • Super Control Panel
    Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    How to Activate the Super Control Panel on the Olympus OM-D and PEN Cameras

    The Super Control Panel on the Olympus OM-D and Pen line of Micro Four Thirds cameras is a quick way to change the most frequently used Olympus camera settings. The Olympus Super Control Panel provides one touch access to ISO,…

    By Martin Belan
  • Sallie - E-M1 Mark III, 1/2000 sec, f/6.3, ISO 500
    Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Photography Projects

    How to take Action Photographs of Your Dog with Your Olympus OM-D Camera

    I love taking photographs of my dog and like many proud dog parents, I post them on social media.  These photos also provide a memory of your dog when they are no longer with us.  We recently lost our Toy…

    By Martin Belan
  • Bald Eagle in Flight
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Top Tips and Settings for Birds in Flight Photography using Olympus OM-D Cameras

    Birds in flight is one of the most difficult genres of photography.  Photographing a small object flying really fast and getting sharp and not blurred photographs can be a real challenge. Fortunately, Olympus OM-D Cameras have some features to help…

    By Martin Belan
  • Gray Wolf Chasing a Coyote off a Bison Carcass
    National Parks,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    Photographing Wildlife at Yellowstone National Park with Olympus Micro Four Thirds Gear

    I’ve been to Yellowstone National Park numerous times for wildlife photography, but I’ve always used my Canon gear to photograph the wildlife. When flying to Yellowstone, bringing the larger Canon gear to photograph wildlife can be a challenge.  On a…

    By Martin Belan
  • Bald Eagle in Flight with a Fish
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    Top Olympus OM-D Tips and Settings for Bird and Wildlife Photographers

    Olympus OM-D cameras are terrific for bird and wildlife photography.  Their small size and light weight make them easier for travel, hiking, and hand holding your gear for extended periods of time. Olympus OM-D Cameras also have quite a few…

    By Martin Belan
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